The definition of participate, according to the Oxford dictionary is “take part”. Participation to me is similar to the Oxford definition, but more refined as opposed to the broad definition. To me, it means being part of something bigger than yourself. Something that doesn’t only include you, but is dependent on your effort. Participation is a part of my life in my volleyball team, I have thirteen teammates and each of us have our own role on the team. Featured in this photo is one of my team’s setters, Isla. She and our other setter, Sadie, are vital to the team. Everyone on our team has their own roles, and without everybody’s efforts and participation we wouldn’t be the team we are today.